Dark Church: A Hidden Gem of Cappadocia

The Dark Church is an important Byzantine church located within the Goreme Open-Air Museum, dating back to the late 11th and early 12th centuries. It gets its name from the fact that very little light enters from the outside. Thanks to this, the colors of the frescoes in the church have retained their vitality for centuries. The Dark Church is considered one of the finest examples of Byzantine art. The church contains very detailed frescoes depicting scenes from the life of Jesus, quotes from the Bible, and religious figures. These frescoes provide important information about the religious beliefs, artistic understanding, and social life of the period.

The Dark Church is a must-see for tourists visiting Cappadocia. It is of great importance both as a religious building and as a masterpiece of Byzantine art. The church offers visitors the opportunity to travel back in time and feel the atmosphere of that era.

* IMPORTANT NOTICE

THIS TICKET ONLY COVERS DARK CHURCH, YOU STILL NEED A TICKET FOR GOREME OPEN AIR MUSEUM

✅ Everyday guarantee departures 
✅ Private Local Guide (Optional)
✅ Entrance Fees 

Departures : Everyday

Departure Place : Cappadocia

Highlights

• Cave Church
• Goreme Open Air Museum
• Monastic Church
• Mid-11th-Century
• Scenes of Jesus’ Life
• Old Testament Prophets
• Apse Scenes

When you open the booking form (after you click make reservation button) you will see optional activities, so you can add them in your tour and you can customize it as you wish.